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Overview |
Macalester College | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1206/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Macalester College | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $261 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Macalester College | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 2,175 students)
Macalester College vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Creighton University?
- Macalester College is 42.5% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Macalester College than Creighton University ($62,270.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Macalester College ($32,877 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 18.3% lower than costs at Macalester College ($11,830 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Macalester College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 49.6% larger than aid received Creighton University ($40,262 vs. $26,918)
Macalester College vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Macalester College .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 162 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Macalester College (3.81)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or Creighton University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Creighton University and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Creighton University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $54,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $2,662 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($22,670 vs. $25,332)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($234 vs. $261)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/